The Nurturing Network
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| Abbreviation | TNN |
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| Motto | "Compassion ... in Action" |
| Formation | 1985 |
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) not-for-profit |
| Purpose | Service and education |
| Headquarters | Napa Valley, CA |
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Founder
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Mary Cunningham Agee |
| Website | www.nurturingnetwork.org |
The Nurturing Network, founded by American business executive and author, Mary Cunningham Agee, is an international charitable organization dedicated to relieving the many forms of abuse, neglect and exploitation that exist in a global world. The organization states that its purpose is to provide educational resources, support and care to those who are most vulnerable.
The Nurturing Network describes its strategic approach as collaborative. Their mission states that the provision of education, training, service and mentoring in cooperation with individuals, foundations, corporations and compatible organizations is an effective method for defeating all forms of human bondage.
The loss of her first child in a second trimester miscarriage in 1984, caused Agee to examine the scope of resources available to women whose pregnancies are terminated through abortion. Agee reported research that revealed, “Nine out of ten women experiencing a crisis pregnancy feel they have only one option: abortion.” This awareness prompted Agee to found the Nurturing Network in an effort to increase the availability and range of alternatives for women confronting this situation. The Network's founding documents reflect the view that women wanting to exercise their choice for birth often do not have the financial, medical, social or emotional resources necessary to carry out this decision. In 1985, The Agee’s sold their vacation home to generate start-up funds to form the 501c3 charitable organization. Agee reported at the time of founding TNN and subsequently in "Senate testimony" that, “Most government and social programs were specifically designed to meet the needs of unwed teenagers. There was little support for college or working women who were expected to be able to take care of themselves.” Agee sought to fill this void by raising awareness that this segment of women were, “Most likely to face family rejection, social stigma, and educational or career discrimination.”
Freedom of choice: TNN bases its program on the fundamental concept expressed by its Founder, Mary Cunningham Agee, that “freedom of choice without options is meaningless.” With access to complete information in a supportive, unbiased, non-judgmental environment, “women will be free to make sound decisions for themselves and their children.”
Personal worth: Documents about the organization's mission and philosophy written by Agee state that “The Network, through its connection to thousands of local volunteers and other programs, seeks to enhance the self-esteem of every woman served – without regard to race, creed or economic circumstances. All clients are viewed as deserving of respect and support.”
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